ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

LeslieC · 2 April 2013, 08:10 AM

My friend RangerRobbie just joined the forum and was looking for a watch. I gave him a couple of options, but thought he would benefit from the wisdom of the group. If you picked a watch from 1989 to start your collection with, which watch would it be?

jlc123 · 2 April 2013, 08:13 AM

Sub or GMT.

eightball76 · 2 April 2013, 08:14 AM

zenith daytona?

RangerRobbie · 2 April 2013, 08:23 AM

Hi guys as my buddy LeslieC indicated I am indeed a newb and any help would be appreciated. I was looking into a Speedmaster MoonWatch.

seabreeze · 2 April 2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RangerRobbie

Hi guys as my buddy LeslieC indicated I am indeed a newb and any help would be appreciated. I was looking into a Speedmaster MoonWatch.

First welcome and congratulations on your quest

Although when I saw 1989 I lost a few hairs on my head as I was eight years out of high school then!

But I just completed my search for a birth year watch and it was quite rewarding

I think the choice is the watch that speaks to you if you're looking at a Speed master and I think that's a fantastic choice

Everyone here has their own opinion of their own favorite watch but I think it should be a dial that's pleasing to you and a watch that you will connect with.

Good luck and keep us posted

Sub4Life · 2 April 2013, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlc123

Sub or GMT.

This

afc1 · 2 April 2013, 08:49 AM

Look for a Sub. It's timeless and prices for a 1989 should be pretty good.

RangerRobbie · 2 April 2013, 08:51 AM

thanks for the advise, perhaps I shall let my soul do the searching instead of my wallet.

mvmbles · 2 April 2013, 09:22 AM

Hi Robbie, welcome to the forum!

I would try to work with one of the trusted sellers here on TRF as they are always very helpful, and their pricing is tough to beat.

To get an idea of what is out there, I'd visit chrono24 and search Rolex 1989 or Omega 1989.

Good luck!

melons · 2 April 2013, 09:32 AM

Sub

luvsub · 2 April 2013, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melons

Sub

second

Sam Philip · 2 April 2013, 09:44 AM

Sub

GeoGio Greece · 2 April 2013, 09:46 AM

One that attracts you more

77T · 2 April 2013, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RangerRobbie

thanks for the advise, perhaps I shall let my soul do the searching instead of my wallet.

Excellent idea. 1989 is an important year for you and the right watch to commemorate it. I would suggest a specimen that would celebrate a shared milestone.

That leads me to the Patek Philippe 150th Anniversary Officer's Watch introduced in 1989 at BaselWorld. The Officer’s Watch commemorated Patek’s 150th anniversary and it was the first time a company had produced a truly limited edition watch (2000 numbered specimens). Soon many other Swiss makers followed suit by issuing numbered pieces.

So your milestone is also an important milestone in Patek and BaselWorld history. Sales range from $18,000USD ~ $25,000 depending upon condition, etc.

cop414 · 2 April 2013, 10:05 AM

Since you're asking on a Rolex forum I'd say a Sub or a Sub date although I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the Omega Speedmaster. I guess I'm not being much help am I? A nice sapphire sandwich would be a great! Get what sings to you, good luck!

Oh, welcome to TRF, great bunch here.

landroverking · 2 April 2013, 10:18 AM

Rolex didn't make any watches in 1989!

APRILS FOOL!

Speed · 2 April 2013, 10:20 AM

You mean purchased in 1989, right?

If you mean assembled in 1989...that might be harder to determine.

gt3pilot · 2 April 2013, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

You mean purchased in 1989, right?

If you mean assembled in 1989...that might be harder to determine.

L serial with papers dated later in '89 would probably be as close as you could get.

-Scott B.

Watchdog · 2 April 2013, 10:50 AM

A GMT II Fat Lady. Ended, I think, in 88; however, you can probably find one purchased in 89.

mrhy · 2 April 2013, 10:54 AM

Gmt

RangerRobbie · 2 April 2013, 11:21 AM

I think A watch purchased in 1989 would be close enough.
I agree the Sub is a timeless classic, never gets old.

padi56 · 2 April 2013, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeslieC

My friend RangerRobbie just joined the forum and was looking for a watch. I gave him a couple of options, but thought he would benefit from the wisdom of the group. If you picked a watch from 1989 to start your collection with, which watch would it be?

Well first you cannot rely on the exact year with any Rolex watch now you want to look for a L serial but that could be 1988 or 1989 made.Its possible to get the last of the 5513 subs in that time frame that's what myself would recommend

Vincent65 · 2 April 2013, 05:38 PM

What is a good 1989 birth year watch?

One that you like!

2 April 2013, 08:10 AM	#1
LeslieC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Leslie Location: Canada Watch: 14000, 116710 Posts: 465	What is a good 1989 birth year watch? My friend RangerRobbie just joined the forum and was looking for a watch. I gave him a couple of options, but thought he would benefit from the wisdom of the group. If you picked a watch from 1989 to start your collection with, which watch would it be?

2 April 2013, 08:49 AM	#7
afc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 1,848	Look for a Sub. It's timeless and prices for a 1989 should be pretty good. __________________ afc1 Watch Collection: Rolex and AP

2 April 2013, 09:46 AM	#13
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	One that attracts you more __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

2 April 2013, 10:05 AM	#15
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,873	Since you're asking on a Rolex forum I'd say a Sub or a Sub date although I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the Omega Speedmaster. I guess I'm not being much help am I? A nice sapphire sandwich would be a great! Get what sings to you, good luck! Oh, welcome to TRF, great bunch here. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Night Club Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

2 April 2013, 08:13 AM	#2
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	Sub or GMT.

2 April 2013, 08:14 AM	#3
eightball76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: england Watch: 16520, LV, SD4K Posts: 321	zenith daytona?

2 April 2013, 08:23 AM	#4
RangerRobbie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Watch: Explorer 14270 Posts: 19	Hi guys as my buddy LeslieC indicated I am indeed a newb and any help would be appreciated. I was looking into a Speedmaster MoonWatch.

2 April 2013, 08:51 AM	#8
RangerRobbie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Watch: Explorer 14270 Posts: 19	thanks for the advise, perhaps I shall let my soul do the searching instead of my wallet.

2 April 2013, 09:22 AM	#9
mvmbles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 759	Hi Robbie, welcome to the forum! I would try to work with one of the trusted sellers here on TRF as they are always very helpful, and their pricing is tough to beat. To get an idea of what is out there, I'd visit chrono24 and search Rolex 1989 or Omega 1989. Good luck!

2 April 2013, 09:32 AM	#10
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	Sub

2 April 2013, 09:44 AM	#12
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Sub

2 April 2013, 10:18 AM	#16
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Rolex didn't make any watches in 1989! APRILS FOOL!

2 April 2013, 10:20 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	You mean purchased in 1989, right? If you mean assembled in 1989...that might be harder to determine.

2 April 2013, 10:50 AM	#19
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,842	A GMT II Fat Lady. Ended, I think, in 88; however, you can probably find one purchased in 89.

2 April 2013, 10:54 AM	#20
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	Gmt

2 April 2013, 11:21 AM	#21
RangerRobbie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Watch: Explorer 14270 Posts: 19	I think A watch purchased in 1989 would be close enough. I agree the Sub is a timeless classic, never gets old.

2 April 2013, 05:38 PM	#23
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	What is a good 1989 birth year watch? One that you like!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)